GENERAL MAINTENANCE
,_ WARNING: When servicing,use only identical
Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other
part may create a hazard or cause product
damage.
,_ WARNING: To prevent accidental startingthat
could cause possibleserious personal injury,turn
offthe saw with the switchon the arm, remove
the switch key, and unplugthe saw before
workingon the radial saw.
• Remove sawdust from the work area, including
inside the blade cover, frequently.
• Remove sawdust from and clean the blade guards
frequently.
• Clean plasticparts with a softdamp cloth. Do not
use any strongsolvents.
_k WARNING: Do notat any time letbrake fluids,
gasoline, petroleum-based products,penetrating
oils, etc. contact plastic parts.They contain
chemicalsthat can damage, weaken ordestroy
plastic.
• Check teeth of anti-kickback pawls; sharpen with
file if needed.
• Regularly check all nuts, bolts, screws;and cables
for tightness and condition.
MOTOR/ELECTRICAL
• Frequently vacuum or blow out any sawdustfrom
the work areas.
A WARNING: Ifthe power cords are worn, cut, or
damaged in any way, have them replaced
immediatelyby a qualifiedservice technicianat a
Sears store or repaircenter. Failureto do so
could resultin sedous personal injury.
WARNING: To avoidfire or electrocution,
reassemble electric parts onlywith identical
Craftsman replacement parts. Reassemble
exactlyas originallyassembled.
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